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(Hallcrest Vineyards Pinot Noir Vista Del Mare Vineyard) Barrel sample 1 (Assmannshausen yeast) - black fruit, floral, berry nose; tight, tart berry palate; medium-plus finish 88-91 pts. Barrel sample 2 (BM45 yeast) - mountain blackberry, berry nose; big, tart berry, wild berry palate; medium finish 89-91 pts. (BM45 is a yeast used a lot with Zinfandel and Merlot) Barrel sample 3 (RC212 yeast) - floral, roses, tart cherry nose; tasty, tart cherry, tart raspberry palate with depth; medium finish 90-92 pts.